C1983 Open the Door to Welcome the Guest!

After Demon Phoenix Zhiya departed, Yu Yuan remained seated in deep contemplation for an extended period.

He ceased his attempts to consciously merge the overwhelming essence of flesh and blood with his heart.

Instead, his thoughts lingered on the words Zhiya had spoken before her departure.

It was he who had obstructed Zhiya's path on the Great Dao of Blood, denying her the opportunity to gain the favor of the Origin Blood.

Had he not intervened, Zhiya was confident she could have secured the Origin Blood's blessing. With her Eleventh Level battle prowess, she would have unified the alien beast resources of this realm and launched an offensive towards the Desolate Realm.

In such a scenario, the beings of this world would have been spared the menace of the Beast God's invasion.

But now, as he had yet to ascend to the Eleventh Level, he could only stand guard at the Abyss Gate, leaving the Beast God to roam this realm unchecked, along with the elusive King of Desolate Realm.

"Is it possible that I am to blame?"

Yu Yuan's brow furrowed.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Rivers of crimson light chaotically coursed through his heart, with a portion rushing into his Qi and blood microcosm.

An excruciating pain emanated from his heart, radiating through his limbs and bones.

This blood energy was purifying his very being!

Within this untainted blood energy, absent were the bloodline secrets inscribed by the King of Desolate Realm. Yu Yuan had the potential to dispatch the Yang God to the Abyss Gate via the Dragon Slash Platform.

The Yang God's reconfiguration would have imprinted the life force he had deciphered, creating his unique Life Stoste.

Nevertheless...

After some deliberation, Yu Yuan concluded that Cadorath of the Bright Clan was not in immediate need of establishing a Life Keychain.

"King of Desolate Realm!"

With a soft exclamation, he attempted to employ the Life Stoste to discern if he could detect the presence of the Sovereign of All Beasts.

A surge of soul energy burst forth from the core of his primary soul, enveloping the Life Stoste intertwined with his heart, and unfurled its boundless sensory power.

His consciousness and thoughts, fueled by the energy still present in his chest, reached out into the vastness of the cosmos.

Firefly Starfield, Dark Domain, Brilliance Starfield!

Three Shrouded Towers materialized within the three Starfields he knew well. There, he observed the gathering Beast Gods and caught sight of the Old Ape, the white python, and Lvliu.

In just a fleeting moment, a deep, resonant roar shattered the silence. The vision and celestial coordinates that had just emerged vanished without a trace. The source of the roar was unknown, yet it seemed to detect his actions, throwing his path of exploration into disarray and obscuring any further details from his view.

King of the Desolate Realm!

Yu Yuan was absolutely certain that it was the King of the Desolate Realm lurking in the shadows, confounding his senses. He anticipated that orders would soon be issued to reassign the Beast Gods from the Shrouded Towers elsewhere. Henceforth, no matter how Yu Yuan extended his senses, he would come up empty-handed.

Deciding to cease his efforts, he turned to the Yang God to locate Zhong Chichen and Loong Jie, to ensure they hadn't encountered any trouble. Oddly enough, these two Dragon Gods had vanished from his perception.

The Dragon Gods, who had ventured into the Time Secret Area and entered the fragmented Starry Forbidden Ground, were now beyond the reach of his Yang God, which could not track their movements through the Life Keychain. However, his primary soul could effortlessly perceive Cao Jiaze whenever it wished.

With a creak, the massive stone door swung open, propelled by Taishi's divine might. Taishi alone stepped inside.

Leaving everyone else outside, he entered the chamber and inquired, "What has transpired?"

"Zhiya's dominion over the blood of all living creatures in the Boundless Underground has been strangely erased due to my attempt to merge with the Life Stoste of the King of the Desolate Realm," Yu Yuan recounted.

"Zhiya..." Taishi's face took on a look of surprise. "Have you awakened?"

"Except for the memories tied to that entity in the Boundless Underground, everything else is gradually coming back to me," Yu Yuan replied, glancing at Taishi. "The King of the Desolate Realm has come with the vanguard of Beast Gods. I'm certain of its arrival, yet its hiding place remains a mystery."

Yu Yuan continued, his expression shifting, "Given its power and deep understanding of bloodlines, it could manifest in any conceivable guise—be it Human, Demon, Asura, or Bright Clan member. With just a drop of blood from these races, it could decipher their mysteries and effortlessly alter its form."

"It could even create multiple incarnations, each with a different form, scattered across various locations!"

Yu Yuan offered his conjecture.

"It's already here?"

Taishi's face turned pale as suspicion crept into his voice. "Based on what you're saying, could this King of the Desolate Realm become anyone if he's concealing his identity in our world?"

Yu Yuan gave a confirming nod.

"Do you have any good suggestions?" Taishi inquired.

"He'll only reveal himself when he targets the strongest among us. He's likely getting to know this world in detail and waiting for our conflict with Hao Yu to begin," Yu Yuan mused, then shared the location of the Time Secret Area with Taishi, urging him to visit. "Zhong Chichen and Loong Jie are there, and I'm concerned about potential incidents. You, Cadorath, and Reid should keep watch."

"Understood."

...

Hao Yu.

Crack Archipelago, Demon Island.

"I've already notified Han Miaoyuan; you can begin," Tan Xiaotian said, standing on a steep cliff, addressing a gray-robed elder whose yellow teeth and sleazy smile made him appear rather unseemly. "You've prepared the spiritual material needed for your advancement, haven't you?"

"Of course," Wu Rann replied, nodding with a grin.

Whoosh!

A tower constructed from thousands of bones materialized in Wu Rann's palm and swiftly grew in size.

A nauseating stench of blood and the wailing of tormented souls erupted from the ascending tower. Wu Rann slowly rose to his feet and abruptly shrank into the tower.

The bone tower, resembling a hill of corpses, began its descent into the deep sea.

Tan Xiaotian suddenly looked up.

Whoosh!

The Soul Summoning Flag he had been safeguarding autonomously soared into the sky.

Simultaneously, a hidden essence from the depths of the Boundless Land surged forth, converging with the flag upon a soul spirit.

Endowed with the Soul Summoning Flag and this additional essence, the individual seemed to instantly refine a tangible body.

He appeared briefly in the sky before instantly transporting to the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area. Gazing at the Profound Dao Flag that veiled the Realm passage, he raised his hand and declared, "With things as they are, there's no need for further subterfuge."

The Profound Dao Flag belonging to Han Miaoyuan soared from the pit, exposing the Realm passage.

"Why?"

Han Miaoyuan and Lin Daoke approached, one after the other.

Grasping the Profound Dao Flag, he eyed the now active Realm passage and expressed his concern: "Doesn't this mean that the Outland Devaputra and the Divine Soul Sect's Divine King can easily cross over?"

"What's there to worry about?"

Extreme Wisdom offered a nonchalant smile. "In the past, we were vigilant against the Demon Phoenix and Taishi. One had the power to erase humanity, and the other could fracture the Boundless Land itself."

"But now, do we still need to be on high alert against these two threats?"

At this, Han Miaoyuan fell silent.

"How did the Demon Phoenix suddenly lose its grip on the blood of all living creatures?" Tan Xiaotian asked as he approached.

"The crux of the matter lies with Yu Yuan. I'm not at liberty to disclose the specifics," Ji Hui replied, glancing at the realm's barrier and pondering for a moment before saying, "Let's open our doors and welcome them in!"

"What do you mean by that?" Tan Xiaotian asked, puzzled.

"Elder Han, the Boundless Land no longer requires a barrier. Either you integrate it into the Profound Dao Flag, or I will with the Soul Summoning Flag," Ji Hui proposed.

Han Miaoyuan, Lin Daoke, and Tan Xiaotian were all taken aback.

"The ground beneath us is home to either supreme beings or those at the Unrestrained Stage, and at the very least, Yang Gods. Even without the barrier's protection, the influx of Galaxy Extraordinary Talent won't affect anyone."

Ji Hui grinned. "The various foreign tribes of this world, each with their mighty champions, are brimming with curiosity about the Boundless Land."

"Not long ago, the Demon Phoenix paid us a visit using its very essence."

"If they're so eager to see and understand what secrets we harbor, why not openly show them?"

Han Miaoyuan was about to respond when he suddenly caught a faint whisper in his mind. Startled, he spoke with an odd look on his face, "I'll refine it with the Profound Dao Flag."

"Are you sure?" Tan Xiaotian asked, his tone reflecting his surprise.

"It's the directive I received."

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